Category Archives: infertility & miscarriage

I’ve been going to church. This may not sound like a big deal. But it’s a big deal to me. I first wrote about my faith back when I shared the news about Everett. He is my moment. He is my sign. He is my blessing. Everything about him has brought me to where I […]

Metadata: f/2.8, 1/80, ISO 4000 ••• Bumpy. Pretty much the perfect way to say it. It’s been a roller coaster, this ride to baby number two, but it’s been one full of introspection & personal growth. and loss & hope. I have learned so much along this road & taken a lot of quiet time […]

Infertility is a topic very near & dear to my heart. We don’t often talk about it. We think it’s our private battle. We tear up every time we hear the words “I’m pregnant” wondering why we aren’t. Why did it happen so easily for her? What is wrong with me? Why is this happening […]

You can gauge the state of my mental health by the amount that I bake. No joke. When I am seeking clarity I reach for flour, butter, sugar & the stand mixer. Baking is a very peaceful thing for me. Cooking is a necessity. Baking is therapeutic. Plus, then I get to make someone smile, […]

“shawna” he said, ever so gently, “how far along did you think you were?” & that is when I knew something was wrong. He spent a little more time studying the screen & then turned it around to face me. Everything else is a blur. I could feel my eyes welling with tears as I […]

Today, when I needed to smile the most, I got mail. Not just any mail, Studio Mela mail. & it is perfect. Despite having the most emotionally taxing weekend of my life, I smiled. This is not a week that I am ever going to want to remember, but at least I can remember that […]

Metadata: f/2.8, 1/320, ISO 500 ••• This project is keeping me sane right now. I have so many emotions running through my head & sharing them in an artistic way is helping me cope. I can’t seem to talk about this stuff…but I can write and use my camera as my voice. As you can […]

Aw. She is getting SO BIG! yes. she is. [sad face] It goes too fast. time for another one! right? This is what has convinced me to do this project. Conversations like these. Which I seem to be having every single day. I know they all mean well. Everyone asking for “news.” Asking when caroline […]

Hi! Hello! I'm shawna and I'm convinced it takes a village to raise a mother & that we'll all benefit from kind discussions regarding this challenging job. My mission is to make the complicated simple & inspire you to GO and DO. In style. & as warmly and positively as I can. During this hectic season of life, I've realized that my family needs me more than I need my blog. I will write when the stars align, but it will never be as frequently as I'd like! Welcome to my little creative haven...where pretty meets practical. Now go make it a great day! :)